Indian River Estates, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Indian River Estates is a small city located in Florida, within St. Lucie County. The total population is 7,685. It ranks as the 389th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Indian River Estates is 43.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.6 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Indian River Estates is $64,063. This is 14% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%. This is 64% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $280,400. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Indian River Estates is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.5% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (13.5%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Indian River Estates, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.